Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]

A Call to Abolish the 48-Hour Rule: Enhancing Accountability in Policing

A Call to Abolish the 48-Hour Rule: Enhancing Accountability in Policing

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  This article explores the process of eliminating the 48-hour rule The 48-hour rule in the New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been a subject of controversy and debate. This rule, which provides officers a 48-hour window before they are required to answer questions […]

Examining the NYPD’s Controversial “48-Hour Rule”: Balancing Officer Rights and Accountability

Examining the NYPD’s Controversial “48-Hour Rule”: Balancing Officer Rights and Accountability

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ben Von Klemperer /shutterstock.com  One policy that has garnered significant attention is the NYPD’s “48-hour rule,” which grants officers a 48-hour window before they must answer questions about incidents involving potential misconduct. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been at the center of debates regarding police […]